Garrisonville Elementary School

100 Wood Drive

School District

Stafford County Public Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 20, 2024

We’ve had 3 kids go through Garrisonville and they’ve all done wonderfully from the foundation instilled by this staff ! The parental involvement was welcomed and we felt empowered by the principals support- we could not have been happier with our kids education from this school staff and environment!
Submitted by other on February 24, 2022

I love this school. love the staff they are so kind. the class rooms are the proper size and gym and cafeteria was a good size. the school connects to andrew G wright middle school.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2022

On the post directly below, effectively deals with bullying should have been 5 stars. The 1 star rating is a mistake.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2022

I love everything about this school! The principal is amazing who definitely prioritizes the student's safety and education. She is always one step ahead. The staff is amazing and my daughter loves every teacher she has had in that school and is always sad to move one because she will miss them. My daughter has received a top quality education here and I would not want to be at any other school! Garrisonville also goes above and beyond when it comes to school spirit and unity. I have never experienced a school that is so spirited and I love that.Overall, they go above and beyond in every aspect.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2021

My two boys went to this Elementary School, and the teachers were amazing. One of my sons has special needs, and the teachers in that department were wonderful. They were so nurturing, and my son thrived in this environment. My youngest son who is an overachiever thrived at this school and was challenged.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2020

We had two children go to Garrisonville. We loved it. Highly recommend for kids. It’s a small school and teachers and staff are friendly. 9.5/10
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2020

Horrible. I wouldn’t walk in that building unless they got a new principal
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2019

One of the best schools in Stafford County.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2019

This school goes above and beyond for each and every student. The scores do NOT reflect the school at all.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2019

I transferred my student this year. His Kindergarten experience at Garrisonville was terrible. His teacher was disorganized, non-communicative and made errors regularly. Gator week was a bigger deal than the fact that his teacher appeared not able to do her job effectively. Everyone there knew she was problematic, but nobody did anything about it. I was very disappointed. I moved to Stafford because this particular school was in the top ten in the NATION six years ago. Not it is700 something. Also the percentage of black students suspended versus non black students is suspiciously disproportionate. Don't send your child here.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2019

We love Garrisonville! Teachers and staff are amazing and make learning fun!
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2019

SUB-PAR. The school loses teachers and support staff in droves every year. Test scores consistently below standards, blatant favoritism, indifferent front office. They mask these deficiencies with distractions like dances, spirit week, and school events. This way, they don't have to worry about actually teaching the kids anything.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2019

This is a great school with a family feel.
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2019

I love this school. My daughter has so far been blessed with 2 amazing teachers in kindergarten and 1st grade.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2019

Garrisonville is a wonderful school. My daughter absolutely loves going to school every day. The environment is very loving and the students feel like they belong. No school in the country has more school spirit!
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2019

I don't know what method or algorithm Great Schools uses to "rate" schools but Garrisonville should NOT be a 3/10! I am shocked to see this. I have lived in Stafford for 14 years and actually moved so that my youngest could attend Garrisonville because it is a wonderful school. She's now in 5th grade and we always say that it was the best decision ever! When she transferred (2nd grade), she was below grade level in both math and reading skills. Now she is thriving! The caring teachers and staff knew exactly what she needed and we saw an immediate shift in her learning. Plus we love the enrichment opportunities. She has been able to be in the gardening club, take extra music and art classes as well as STEM! This was not offered at our previous (local) elementary school. It just goes to show that a school is much more than just a number on this website!
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2018

I came on here before we moved to the neighborhood and saw some negative reviews and I was a little hesitant. But we loved our house and the neighborhood more than any others we saw so we just went with it. Now that we have been at Garrisonville for a little while, I just had to come leave a review because no matter what a few naysayers might post, it's an awesome school! My kids LOVE this school way more than any theyve been in. We're military. The teachers are so nice and caring. There is a lot of communication and my kids actually like getting up in the morning to go to school. I seriously think the bad reviews on here are like a disgruntled employee or something because every single parent I have talked to loves this school.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2018

Excellent experience. We love being Gators! The staff works to know each child as an individual.
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2018

GES is unlike any school I’ve ever seen! The commitment to the kids its unparalleled. Gator Week is hands down one of my kids most looked forward to events of the entire year! The school really goes above and beyond to reach into the community to bring everyone together for the kids.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2018

Very poor. It used to be amazing (9) and the most sought after elementary school in Stafford County! It was a blue ribbon school with accreditations. Now, we have nothing and we are a 4. The morale is gone. I don't blame teachers for looking for jobs elsewhere.